DETROIT, Aug. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Two and a half
acres of riparian forest in Rouge Park recently were restored by a
local partnership between The Greening of Detroit, The Conservation Fund, and U-Haul
International, Inc.
Rouge Park, established in 1920, is one of America's biggest
urban green spaces covering more than 1,100 acres. Historically,
this park was a popular destination for families to enjoy time
outdoors: camping, swimming and playing golf. Four miles of
the Rouge River make its way through the park, encompassing 48
municipalities and directly affecting more than 1.5 million
people. By planting trees in Rouge Park, The Greening of
Detroit, The Conservation Fund,
and U-Haul aim to revitalize the quality of life that park
visitors, nearby residents and wildlife have come to expect.
Under the expert guidance of The Greening of Detroit and maximizing the hard work of
hundreds of community volunteers, this large-scale restoration
project resulted in 1,600 trees being planted along Rouge Park's
Outer Drive.
"The primary goal of U-Haul Company of Detroit is to serve the needs of the
do-it-yourself moving customer," said David
Ruff, marketing company president of U-Haul Company of
Detroit. "For me and my team, service to our customers also
means promoting the initiatives that enhance the community in which
we live, work and play."
U-Haul continues to aid in the restoration of Detroit with its purchase of the historic
Nabisco building in New Center. U-Haul opened U-Haul Moving and
Storage of New Center in September
2013. This facility is a full-service moving and
self-storage location that offers truck, trailer and auto-transport
rentals along with boxes and moving supplies.
To learn more about this project, please visit:
http://www.uhaul.com/Articles/Sustainability/369/Tree-Planting-Partnerships
http://www.conservationfund.org/projects/conservation-detroit/#sthash.KkvPSOEe.dpuf
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Phone: 602-263-6194
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